From the same company that makes our ever-popular P'tit Basque, comes Istara. The generic name for this cheese is Ossau-Iraty, which refers to two rivers in the Basque region of France - the homeland of this spectacularly delicious cheese. Also called Brebis Pyrenees, which is simply French for Sheep Cheese from the Pyrenees, Istara has a smooth, slightly oily texture and a wonderfully sweet flavor with hints of olive, hazelnut and fig. Aged for 90 days.

excellent product, unable to find in my local towns, always available in the East Hamptons NY when i visit my son. excellent packaging

By Patriciafrom Floridaon Jul 10, 2017

Basque mild sheep cheese

Great cheese w/ texture similar to gouda but not taste. Has stayed fresh in fridge, in tupperware type container for 5 weeks. Eat a little every fees days with wine and fresh home baked French style bread. Will order again.

By millhopperf@gmail.comfrom Gainesville, fl.on May 25, 2017

Istara Ossau-Iraty

This one of the finest tastes ....ever, for cheese.Divine! Perfect texture and bloom of flavor.

By KTfrom Western NCon Feb 10, 2017

Lovely

Dry, fairly mild but still distinctive tasting. Quite nice. Paired well with fig jam on the little toast things they sell here.

By Sean Connellyfrom Indiana on Jul 26, 2014

A Wonderful Cheese

This is my wife's favorite cheese, and one of which I am also very fond. This cheese is exactly the same as I often get when I am in Paris, or St. Jean de Luz, and I am very pleased to be able to get it in the United States!

By joanne tierneyfrom Winsted, CT.on Aug 04, 2012

istara ossau iraty

i love this cheese, can only find it in the Hamptons, NY..and you

By joanne tierneyfrom winsted , CT.on Apr 08, 2012

thanx

not available in Winsted area, found in East Hamptons, NY. loved it..great delivery from u

By Joanne Tierneyfrom CTon Jan 29, 2012

awesome

xcellent..first had this cheese in East Hamptons NY..can not find it where i live..

By Snuzfrom Simi Valley, Californiaon Apr 26, 2011

Istara Ossau-Iraty

This is the best cheese with red wine. No cracker - cheese only with a sip of the red. It will melt in your mouth!

By Susan Rogersfrom SE Arizonaon Jan 03, 2011

Istara Ossau-Iraty

The family which received this cheese for Christmas reported that they liked it very much.I did not know this one but am fairly familiar with other cheeses from the Basque country and wanted to include something "new" in the gift.